Chapter 899: Not like her name
What the hell was his problem? Innocensa asked herself for the hundredth time within the last hour.. The man was smoking hot—like, heart-stopping, jaw-dropping hot. Intelligent too, with those piercing blue eyes that seemed to see right through her. Honestly, he was the perfect package. But why on earth did he have such a massive stick up his a**? Sure, it was a very nice a**, but really, the man needed to loosen up.
She let out a breath she didn’t realize she’d been holding as she watched him disappear into the office, his rigid posture and purposeful stride practically screaming "no nonsense allowed." At least now, she could breathe a little easier and get to know her new colleagues without the human fire-breathing dragon shadowing her every move. His overbearing presence had been bad enough, but it was his look that was making her feel like she was on trial that truly grated on her nerves.
What on earth did her father see in that guy? She couldn’t wrap her head around it. Sebastian Frost, her father, was laid-back to a fault—energetic, charismatic, and the life of every room he walked into. This guy? He was the polar opposite. Buttoned-up and serious to the point of absurdity. Did he even know how to smile? She sighed, shaking her head at her own question. Okay, maybe that was a little harsh, he could probably smile, but really, what was his deal?
Finally, as they finished meeting all the members of the team, Dave took her back to the office where the dragon awaited.
She gave him a smile as she entered and received a blank look in return. She was almost tempted to groan and ask Dave how he managed to communicate with that person.
She’d barely taken a seat when Grant bot out, "Why exactly were you sent to us, Ms. Frost?We were assured there would be no interference with our day to day work. So, why exactly the need to integrate into the Frost portflio? Because Canary Tech has no intention of losing its identity and merging into the Frost Industries."
Innocensa blinked, momentarily caught off guard. Interference? She’d barely been here an hour, and he was already making it sound like she was a spy sent to dismantle their operation and acquire them. Yuck. Defensive much?
"Well," she began, keeping her tone light, "I wasn’t aware that my presence would be considered interference." She smiled, trying to ease the tension, though it felt like trying to melt a glacier with a candle. "I’m here to observe and provide any support you might need. That’s all. And that was indeed mentioned in the negotiations. Mr Frost has a few ideas of his own for expansion which he would like for you to ponder over. The two of you agreed to those terms as per the contract."
Grant leaned back in his chair, crossing his arms over his broad chest and Innocensa was a bot distracted. The man had super shoulders and those arms... with the rolled up sleeves.. ’Oops. Get yourself under control, not so innocent, Innocensa.’, she reminded herself in her head as the man said flatly. "We don’t need support."